Kang Sumi died and hanged himself. Only a strong hemp rope was left in the dungeon of the Khan Court, and the dark red marks on Kang Sumi's neck.

A dying Kang Sumi and a living Tang Dynasty prince, Zhao Deyan finally chose the latter.

Zhao Deyan was very smart. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he did not tell Jie Li about Kang Sumi's collusion with the Western Turks, but told Jie Li that Kang Sumi had many complaints in prison, and he also hoped that Jie Li could spare him for his past contributions.

Zhao Deyan understood Jie Li's temperament. Jie Li didn't like someone to seek credit for it. Zhao Deyan's words seemed simple, but they hit Jie Li's taboo and pushed Kang Sumi's last move. Finally, Jie Li didn't want to keep Kang Sumi anymore for a day and secretly ordered him to die.

So, after letting it go early in the morning, Kang Sumi lost his life, full of reluctance.

But no one went back to care about the view of a dead person, no one wanted to know why a hemp rope was used to hang himself in the dungeon, no one would go back to investigate the truth about Kang Sumi's hang himself, and no one wanted to avenge Kang Sumi.

Kang Sumi's death has become a tacit understanding, both implicated by Kang Am, the anger of the Turkic nobles, and the consideration of Khan's prestige.

In this way, a powerful man who once asked all the Turkic tribes to be terrified of it passed through the sky like a meteor, and after a flash, it disappeared. Even his body was thrown into the wild valley, becoming food for wild animals.

As soon as the Kang family father and son died, Li Ke finally got rid of his strong rival, but now Li Ke has no time to be happy, because at this time Ashinayun was taking him to meet a crucial figure - Empress Xiao.

Li Ke was full of curiosity about Empress Xiao, and her life was full of curiosity. The princess, princesses, and queens. Such a ups and downs must have countless legendary colors.

But when Li Ke came to Empress Xiao’s tent and saw Empress Xiao, he only saw a kind old man, his eyes full of dullness, as if he was the tranquility of Empress Xiao, and he did not look like a queen who once had a mother in the world.

Empress Xiao was born in the second year of Tianhe, and now it is one in sixty. Li Ke has heard countless rumors about this legendary woman, but when he saw her, Li Ke felt like he was different from another world.

"Boy Li Ke pays homage to his wife." Li Ke entered the tent, saw Empress Xiao sitting, and went forward to worship.

Li Ke also considered his own self-proclaimer and Empress Xiao for a long time. After all, neither Li Shimin nor Li Yuan had issued an order to deprive Empress Xiao of the title of Empress Xiao. Even if Li Ke called her the Empress, it would be fine. This was Li Ke's original plan.

But just after Li Ke saw Xiao for the first time, he immediately changed his mind.

The appearance was born from the heart. Empress Xiao’s appearance at this time was completely different from that of the ambitious Princess Yicheng. If it weren’t for this, Empress Xiao would not have lived alone here, but should have accompanied the pseudo Sui Emperor Yang Zhengdao in Dingxiang.

So just after Li Ke saw Empress Xiao, he immediately changed his mind.

Li Ke was the son of Concubine Yang, and Empress Xiao was the main palace of Emperor Yang of Sui, and Emperor Yang of Sui was Li Ke's grandfather, so it was not wrong for Li Ke to call Empress Xiao a wife.

Empress Xiao was once the princess of the devastated country, and now the queen of the devastated country. After so many years of ups and downs, Empress Xiao has long taken power indifferently. After hearing what Li Ke said to him, a smile appeared on her face.

"You are the child of the Ruyi family. Look at these eyebrows and eyes, they are different from the previous emperor. You can see the shadow of Emperor Tang when you were young." Empress Xiao touched Li Ke's head and said softly.

Li Ke said: "I don't know what my father looked like when he was a teenager, but I once heard from others that my father's appearance is indeed somewhat similar."

Empress Xiao said: "It's not just his appearance, but your personality is also very similar. I still remember that when I first met your father in Jinyang Palace in Taiyuan, he was just a teenager in his teens. But at that time your father had already made a record of advance and retreat, and was not afraid of favor and disgrace, and was not like a young man. You are worthy of being a father and son."

Li Shimin is the emperor and Li Ke is the prince. Empress Xiao said this naturally a kind of appreciation for Li Ke.

Li Ke said modestly: "Li Ke is stupid, how dare you compare with his father? His wife praised him."

Queen Xiao said: "The last time I met your father, he was still a young man, and now he is the king of a country. The changes in the world are really impermanent."

Li Ke heard this and said, "What the wife said is that the Tang Dynasty has ended the chaotic times, but it is different from the past."

Empress Xiao said: "I have not returned to the country for seven years. I don't know what happened to my old friends in the country."

Although Empress Xiao did not say it clearly, Li Ke knew that the only one who could make Empress Xiao miss him so much in the Tang Dynasty was probably his brother Xiao Yu.

Li Ke said: "Madam, please rest assured. When Li Ke came, Xiao Xiang was in a tough and tough body. Except for his bad temper, everything else was fine."

After hearing Li Ke's words, Empress Xiao said worriedly: "Shi Wen has always been like this. She is used to being straightforward and does not know how to adapt. It may be inappropriate if she continues for a long time."

Shi Wen was the name of Xiao Yu. With Xiao Yu's current generation and power, except for Emperor Li Shimin and Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, the only one who can call Xiao Yu directly in the world is probably the only one who can call Xiao Yu directly.

Although Li Ke did not show too much on his face, he deeply agreed with Empress Xiao's words.

Xiao Yu was straightforward and dared to speak out and make suggestions. Although he was talented, he did not know how to change. His career was also bumpy. Six times of worshiping prime minister and six times of abandoning prime minister are the best portrayal of his personality. As the elder sister, Empress Xiao knew very well.

Li Ke comforted: "Xiao Xiang is loyal and upright, and is a honest minister. Although some of them speak more straightforwardly, the father also knows Xiao Xiang's temperament. I think it's okay, so the wife doesn't have to worry too much."

Upon hearing this, Empress Xiao shook her head and smiled, "Although Shi Wen is older, she can see some things as well as you do. You have a clever and exquisite heart, and you can understand it at a glance. If you return to China in the future, Shi Wen will need you to warn him."

Li Ke said: "It's probably inappropriate to say these words to the boy. If there is a chance in the future, why don't your wife say it to Xiao Xiang himself?"

"Am I? Do I still have a chance to go back in my life?" After hearing Li Ke's words, Empress Xiao couldn't help but see the scene of her hometown in her mind. She remembered the magnificent Tai Chi Palace in Chang'an City, and the beautiful Jiangnan countryside. She suddenly realized her eyebrows.

Now Xiao Houn is over 60 years old. Whether in the Turks or in the Tang Dynasty, sixty years old can definitely be considered an old age. With the current situation between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty, can Empress Xiao really wait until the day of returning to the country? At least Empress Xiao himself has no confidence.

Li Ke didn't say much about Empress Xiao's doubts. He couldn't tell Empress Xiao that the Tang Dynasty was about to enter the Northern Expedition for several years, and she would be able to return to Chang'an when the Tang Dynasty pacified the northern border.

Li Ke just smiled and said, "Mrs. My wife is in good health. The Tang Dynasty and the Turks have already negotiated. In a few years, the boy will have his own way to help his wife return to the country. Then the wife will be able to reunite with Xiao Xiang."

Empress Xiao seemed to feel much better after hearing Li Ke's words, and asked with a smile: "You were born in Chang'an and the royal family has strict rules. I guess you have not been to Jiangnan yet."

Li Ke didn't know why Empress Xiao suddenly asked this, but he nodded and replied: "This is the first time since he was born."
Chapter completed!